Niño wrestles the world, by Yuyi Morales. (Roaring Brook Press, 2013). Lucha Libre champion Niño has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills. *Staff favorite

Nino Wrestles The World, by Yuyi Morales - E/MOR Lucha Libre champion Niño has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.

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Picture book. Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales. There is a throwdown in the toyroom! Imaginative play meets lucha libre meets Captain Underpants. Yesssss. Recommended by The PlanetEsme Plan.

"A combined history of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting current efforts to save the Puerto Rican parrot by protecting and managing this endangered species"

Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore. Winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children.

Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan Roth and Cindy Trumbore A picture book telling the intertwined histories of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, culminating with current efforts to save the parrots from extinction.

Parrots Over Puerto Rico. How to Compare and Contrast with the Common Core in Fourth Grade. Literacy expert, Jill Eisenberg, shares a comparison of two books on similar topics with different text structures for the fourth grade. She has created sample questions to teach towards and check mastery of each of the three common core standards categories.

Children's book, That Is Not a Good Idea! Mo Willems BOYS LOVE THIS!

That is Not a Good Idea! Gets 4.5 Stars | Alohamora: Open a Book A fun picture book by Mo Willems (the author of the Pigeon series) with fabulous pictures and great storyline with a surprising/twist/unexpected ending. This book review has several lesson plan/ideas for 2nd grade and up. I do think 6 years old is the youngest I would read this book to, contrary to 4 years old the publisher states. A fun fairy tale twist of a story set in a "silent movie" type setting.

MightyLaLouche Newbery / Caldecott 2014: Fall Prediction Edition

The Mighty Lalouche by Matthew Olshan, illustrated by Sophie Blackall. In Paris, France, more than a hundred years ago, a small man named Lalouche is let go from his job as a mail carrier and discovers that he has great skill as a fighter.

Wonderfully absurd and delightfully written little-guy-makes-good story based on 19th-century French boxing and early automobiles, among other things. Silly and sweet and very attractive to look at. Just one of many kids' books reviewed at www.infodad.com. Direct link: http://transcentury.blogspot.com/2013/05/revisiting-centuries-past.html

Thoughts on writing from Matthew Olshan, author of the new book, The Mighty Lalouche.

Papa's Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming E FLE In the summer of 1851, with encouragement and ideas provided by his family, an inventor builds a working submarine and takes his family for a ride. Includes notes about Lodner Phillips, the real inventor on whom the story is based.

Picture Books for Kids Who Like to Tinker and Invent

Learn how Candace Fleming researched her new historical picture book PAPA'S MECHANICAL FISH

Papa's Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming Bio-Mimicry "his daughter Virena asks, "Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fish?"—and Papa is off to his workshop. With a lot of persistence and a little bit of help, Papa—who is based on the real-life inventor Lodner Phillips—creates a submarine that can take his family for a trip to the bottom of Lake Michigan."

Brave Girl by Michelle Markel This is a great story about the Clara Lemlich who was a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine who came to America and fought for the rights of workers, women, and all manner of vulnerable people in society. This amazing children's book tells of her origins and how much she worked for other people, and how hard she worked to be educated. Just right for your budding revolutionary.

The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by Jospeph H. Hopkins. This inspirational picture book biography tells the story of Kate Sessions, a horticulturalist from California who, in the late 1800’s, planted hundreds of trees in San Diego.

The Tree Lady by H. Joseph Hopkins, illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Great kid's book for Earth Day

In The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever (Beach Lane Books) written by debut picture book author H. Joseph Hopkins with illustrations by Jill McElmurry, the value of a single life to affect change, lasting generations, is beautifully conveyed.

☼ Pink Flamingos ☼ | Flora and the flamingo by Molly Idle | Such a cute childrens book

Flora & The Flamingo by Molly Idle. 2013 In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.

Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead If You Want to See a Whale

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If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates . . . If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait . . .and wait . . . and wait . . . In this quiet and beautiful picture book by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead, the team that created And Then It's Spring, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale.

[Book Review] If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano

Best children's picture Books of 2013 | Publishers Weekly

If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin Stead. Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

If You Want to See a Whale: Julie Fogliano, Erin Stead. One of the most beautiful illustrations in children's books.

<3 Reading for Little Ones [The Story of Fish & Snail by Deborah Freedman | 20 Of The Best Children’s Books Of 2013]

This picture book is about two friends, Fish and Snail. Everyday, Snail waits for Fish to come home and tell him a story, but this time Fish wants to show Snail. One writing trait that could be taught with this book is voice. Fish and Snail converse with each other through the entire book so the reader gets a sense of who they are by what they say. The writing trait dialogue could also be taught using this book. Freedman, Deborah. The Story of Fish & Snail. New York: Viking, 2013. Print.

MR WUFFLES by David Wiesner. Almost wordless picture book full of fun. www.redeemedreader.com

Mr. Wuffles! So it's a kids book, but I still want to read it. It sounds super cute! :)

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner. (Children's Book) "Mr. Wuffles ignores all his cat toys but one, which turns out to be a spaceship piloted by small green aliens. When Mr. Wuffles plays rough with the little ship, the aliens must venture into the cat's territory to make emergency repairs" -The publisher

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fun book cover to inspire quilt with great contrast!

I am absolutely IN LOVE with Aaron Becker's debut children's picture book "Journey". Follow the extraordinary travels of a lonely girl as she draws a magic door into a world of wonder, adventure and danger - what will she find around the next bend? Check out his website http://www.storybreathing.com/ for more amazing illustrations!

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Journey by Aaron Becker This book is amazing. my new favorite childrens book.

New Call Numbers, New Books: Pre-R(eaders)

Train by Elisha Cooper. Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west and see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains, and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.